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Sask. Growth Spurt Adds 20,000 People Immigration, Natural Causes Primary Motivators Behind Population Boom Alex J MacPherson
SASKATOON SK — Saskatchewan may be a few years past puberty, but that hasn’t stopped a massive growth spurt — the largest in eighty years, the Minister of the Economy says. Between 2006 and 2011 the province grew by 6.7 percent, or 65,224 people. And the growth rate does not appear to be slowing: between April 1st, 2011 and April 1st, 2012, the province ballooned by an additional 19,642 people, bringing the total population to 1,072,082. “This is extremely positive news for Saskatchewan,” says Minister of the Economy Bill Boyd. “Obviously, our province is growing at a rate since that we haven’t seen since 1930. It’s very, very positive news that people from around the world are looking at Saskatchewan as a place to build their hopes and their dreams.” Preliminary data suggests that the increases were driven by natural
causes and immigration. In the first Paul Hackett, part of the Sasquarter of 2012 there were 3,713 katchewan Population Health births and 2,670 deaths, a natural and Evaluation Research Unit and increase of 1,043 people. Inter- a professor of geography at the Uninational migration netted 3,436 versity of Saskatchewan, says the people. benefits of a diverse and growing Interprovincial movement, on population are very real, but that the other hand, proper supports w a s i n c o n s e - “People bring their — particularly quential: in the experiences and talents education — are first quarter 5,422 … from around the world vital. people moved “These are to Saskatchewan to Saskatchewan…” people who are -Bill Boyd a tremendous refrom other provinces and 5,431 moved out, most source for us, but if you don’t put in decamping for Alberta. place the structures for them to sucBoyd says a diverse and expand- ceed, you’re setting yourself up as ing population creates challenges, a province for failure,” he explains. particularly in healthcare and ed- “We invest in road infrastructure; we ucation, but that they are “good should be investing in other kinds challenges.” of infrastructure as well.” He adds that the benefits of a Hackett is also a champion of diverse society are immense. economic diversification, which he “People bring their experiences sees as a hedge against collapse. and talents from around the world “We need to diversify now,” he to Saskatchewan [and] it creates a says. “While we have the resources solid multicultural society that I we should be looking to the futhink is very positive,” he says. ture. We need to look at how we
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can diversify away from, as strange as it sounds, our major sources of [revenue].” “You’re going to be more successful if you take advantage of an emerging labour market, many of them well-educated people. It really makes sense to me to look for spinoffs, other economic advantages,” he adds. Cam Broten, opposition critic for advanced education, employment, and immigration, says a growing population, particularly one as diverse as Saskatchewan’s, should be cultivated, but warns of challenges ahead.
“Any time you look at the possibility of an economic downturn, in whatever sector of the economy, it is a concern,” Broten says. “I think that’s why it’s important now to be making sure we’re taking smart steps and appropriate steps, especially in the area of education, so that we have a population that is equipped to react and adjust to changes we can’t always predict.” Broten says smart growth means building adequate physical and social infrastructure, especially family supports for immigrants and firstrate education at all levels. Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
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Saskatchewan Unveils New Time Capsule
Suggestions On What To Put In 2012 Container Currently Being Accepted Alex J MacPherson
Saskatoon, SK — More than a century after it was sealed in a cornerstone, the time capsule at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building will be replaced by a brand-new storage box. The new capsule, designed and built by a Saskatchewan company, is now on display in the Legislature. “Premier Walter Scott declared that the Legislative Building would forever represent the character and ambitions of the people of Saskatchewan, from its first citizens to all the generations to follow,” Kevin Doherty, minister responsible for
the Provincial Capital Commission, sides are inscribed with the names said in a news release. of all the current MLAs. “We want everyone’s ideas The supplier — Pro Metal Indusabout what important things de- tries Ltd. of Regina — and design of fine us as a provthe new capsule ince, and what “We want everyone’s were decided by should be lef t ideas about what an advisory comfor the Saskatch- important things define mittee formed in ewan citizens of a March. The comfuture generation us as a province…” mittee will also -Kevin Doherty d e c i d e w h i c h to know what Saskatchewan was like in 2012.” items will go into the new capsule The new capsule, which is made based on suggestions from Sasof stainless steel, is longer and nar- katchewan citizens. rower than the original so it can be The first capsule, a copper box, placed in the cornerstone using the was placed in the cornerstone by existing opening. Its domed cap Governor General Earl Grey and mirrors the building’s dome; the Premier Walter Scott in 1909, three years before the building opened. It was removed by Lieutenant-Governor Gordon Barnhart and Premier Brad Wall on December 15, 2011. The first capsule held a 60-page provincial telephone directory, a selection of books including a small bible, a City of Regina Municipal Manual and a 1909 Canadian Almanac, a variety of coins and banknotes, a map of the province, a six-foot Union Jack, and a wide variety of government documents and photographs. The 1909 directory includes direct phone numbers for provincial cabinet ministers and Lieutenant Governor Amédée E. Forget. Premier Scott’s home address — 2043 Lorne Street — and phone number are also listed. The capsule also held a stack of
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Cabinet minister Kevin Doherty with the 2012 time capsule newspapers: editions of the Saska- a century later. toon Phoenix, the Regina Morning The 1909 capsule and its conLeader, the Regina Daily Standard tents will go on display later this and the Saskatchewan Courier. summer, a government spokesMysteriously, the first capsule woman said. also contained a photograph that The Provincial Capital Commiswas not listed on the official inven- sion will accept suggestions for tory. Held in an envelope marked time capsule contents until Sep“F.J. Robinson,” the photograph tember 15th. It will be placed in the depicts Robinson, then deputy cornerstone on October 11th, almost minister of public works. Robinson exactly 100 years after the building evidently snuck his photo into the opened. capsule to puzzle people more than Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
Global
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Erasing Memories On Purpose Adam Hawboldt
Math Tough For Scientists
Numbers-Heavy Research Unappealing: Study Adam Hawboldt
mathematical theory and experimental work,” says Dr. Tim Fawcett. bristol, england — Z1 + “If new theories are presented in Z2 = (X1, Y1) + (X2, Y2) a way that is off-putting to other Does this equation make sense scientists, then no one will perform to you, or at all? Does a story that the crucial experiments needed leads with an to test those theoequation like that “This is an important issue ries. This presents make you want to … [t]his presents a barrier a barrier to scienread on? tific progress.” to scientific progress.” If not, don’t So how, pray -Tim Fawcett tell, do we go worry: you’re not alone. A new study by University of about solving this problem? The Bristol biologists has found that ar- authors of the study feel that by ticles and research that are packed with mathematical equations tend to be ignored. In fact, scientific articles that are filled with equations on every page are seldom referred to by other scientists — people who use math frequently — say the researchers. And that’s not necessarily a good thing. “This is an important issue because nearly all areas of science rely on close links between
simply hiding all the tricky stuff away, people would be likelier to read the research. “The top journals want articles to be extremely concise, with many of the technical details going in an online appendix,” says Fawcett. “Fortunately, our study suggests that equations in an appendix have no effect on citation rates. So moving some of the equations to an appendix may be the most pragmatic solution.” Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
personal relevance … and provide the most direct evidence … that we st andrews, scotland — We possess some kind of control over all have bad memories: deaths of autobiographical memory.” loved ones, tragic accidents, embarNoreen and co-researcher Malrassing or demoralizing moments colm MacLeod asked participants in our past. It’s all part of human to think of emotional memories in nature. But now response to cue n e w r e s e a r c h “[I]ndividuals can be words like theatre aims to change trained to not think about or barbecue. that nature. They then memories that have A new study had the subjects reveals that peo- personal relevance…” recall the cause, -Salma Noreen the consequence, ple can be trained to forget specific details about bad and the personal meaning they memories without ever erasing the attached to that event, before commemory of the event itself. ing up with a single word that re“The ability to remember and minded them of the event. interpret emotional events … forms Surprisingly, researchers deterthe basic foundation of who we mined afterward that people were are,” says lead researcher Dr. Saima able to remember the cause of the Noreen. “These novel findings show event while being able to forget that individuals can be trained to how the event made them feel. not think about memories that have Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
Global At A Glance ancient road — You never know what
you’ll find when you start digging: in Rome, they found ancient priceless artifacts. In Bucharest, an old wine cellar. And, most recently, in Greece subway
construction workers unearthed a section of an 1,800-year-old road. Measuring 70 metres in length and built by the Romans, the road was paved in marble. Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
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Pics Of Sweets Spark Cravings Adam Hawboldt
to brain scanners as they looked at images of cupcakes, chocolate los angeles, CA — Have you cake and cookies. ever looked at a picture of a rich, In the second experiment, the gooey, decadent chocolate cup- same participants were asked to cake, and immediately felt a craving consume a sugary drink before for one? seeing the photos Well, you’re “[W]hen people see while they were not alone. Re- sugary treats, the region still attached to searchers have of their brains responsible the scanners. The determined that result? when people see for … pleasure light up.” “Surprisingly, -Kathleen Page c o n s u m p t i o n sugary treats, the region of their brains responsible of the sugar drink … actually infor appetite control and pleasure creased the ratings of hunger and light up. desire,” lead author Kathleen Page The University of Southern explains. “We didn’t predict a hunCalifornia study involved two ex- ger increase … [a]pparently, the periments. In the first one, 13 obese brain saw it as an appetizer.” Hispanic women were attached Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
Global At A Glance skateboard speed record — Mischo
Erban is the fastest man on four wheels — that are attached to a skateboard. That’s because the daredevil reached speeds of 130 kilometres/hour on a
downhilll run in Quebec, clinching the Guinness World Record by 16 km/h for fastest skateboard speed from a standing position. Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
Stop-Smoking Vaccine New Shot Inhibits Nicotine’s Pleasure In Mice Adam Hawboldt
new york, ny — There are a lot of different methods that smokers use to try and kick the habit There’s Zyban and the patch, smokeless cigarettes and hypnosis.
“This vaccine [tricks] the liver into continuously making antibodies.”
-Adam Hawboldt And one day soon, all those methods may be tossed aside in favour of a needle. That’s because U.S. researchers have created a vaccine that immunizes you against nicotine. Upon injection, the vaccine floods your body with an antibody that attacks nicotine before it gets a pleasurable hit to the brain. The attack
is so substantial that, according to a study conducted on mice, it eliminates almost 85 percent of the nicotine that enters your body. And while there are still years of research required before the vaccine can be tested on people, lead researcher Ronald Crystal believes it will one day be extremely beneficial. “As far as we can see, the best way to treat chronic nicotine addiction from smoking is to have these Pacman-like antibodies on patrol, clearing the blood as needed
before nicotine can have any biological effect,” he explains. And while the idea of an antismoking vaccine has been tossed around before, previous attempts have not created antibodies that lasted long enough. This vaccine, however, gets around that by tricking the liver into continuously making antibodies. “We are very hopeful that this kind of vaccine strategy can finally help the millions of smokers who have tried to stop,” says Crystal. Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
Offbeat
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Rock-Paper-Scissors Robot Wins Every Time Adam Hawboldt
tokyo, japan — As a kid, did you ever play rock-paper-scissors to help settle any disputes, assuming it was fair way to solve things? Sure you did. Unless, of course, you’re playing against the robotic
Dancing Shoes
Kicks Teach You How To Groove Adam Hawboldt
What’s more, by using the appshoe combo, you can share high loughborough , eng - scores via social media, create your land — Do you have two left own dances and even challenge feet? When you step out on the friends to quantifiable dance-offs. dance floor do people give you And while this may sound like space in fear you’ll step on their a fun new game, the designer has toes? a much more imIf so, help is on “[T]his app gives you portant end goal the way — sort of. real-time feedback about in mind: fighting A new con- how you’re doing while childhood obecept shoe called sity. The GroundWave dancing.” “The aim of -Adam Hawboldt this project is to Shadow Trainer, created by industrial designer Tom produce a design proposal for a Sykes, was made with built-in sen- product that introduces exercise sors that track your every move- into a child’s life in an innovative ment and, in turn, are connected and exciting way,” writes Sykes on to an app on your smartphone. his website. Instead of just logging your The GroundWave Shadow Trainmovements, this app gives you real- er is not yet in production, but may time feedback about how you’re very well be soon enough. doing while dancing. Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
Smelling Your Way To True Love Adam Hawboldt
los angeles, ca — Some people go to bars to find love, others turn to online dating sites. And now, some singles in New York and Los Angeles are trying to sniff their way to love at pheromone parties. How these new get-togethers work is simple: each guest is asked to bring a slept-in T-shirt to the party. The T-shirts are taken, smelled by the other guests, and tada! you
pick a partner based on their scent. So is all this just pure luck or is there a scientific explanation behind it? According to recent research using similar T-shirt experiments, it’s all scientific. In fact, studies have shown that the smells we prefer are dictated by a set of genes that influences our immune response. This, says researchers, is nature’s way of preventing inbreeding and preserving genetic adaptations. Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
Offbeat At A Glance anti- cheating ring — Cheaters,
watch out! You used to be able to go from married to single by slipping off your wedding ring, but no longer. Inappropriate gift company www.
thecheeky.com has created a wedding ring that has the words “I’m Married” on the inside, which imprints your marital status on your finger when you take it. Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
hand that scientists at the University of Tokyo recently created. See, this hand — called the human-machine cooperation system — has never lost, and will never lose, a game of rock-paper-scissors. And it doesn’t use advanced mathematical algorithms or any kind of
high-tech computer magic. Nope, the hand cheats its way to victory by using advanced motion sensors to “see” which of the three hand shapes its rival is about to choose before they actually form the rock, paper or scissor. Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
Food
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- you either love ■or Eggplants hate these little guys from southern India and Sri Lanka
Eggplants are part of the ■nightshade family (Solana-
ceae); other members of that family include potatoes, chili peppers, tobacco and tomatoes
tomatoes, eggplants ■areLike commonly and wrongly
considered to be vegetables, when in fact they’re berries
In Renaissance Italy, egg■plants were called mala insana — “crazy apple”
According to ancient ■Chinese scrolls, fashionable
women in 5th century China used to make dye out of the skin of purple eggplants, then polish their teeth with it until their chompers were a nice, shiny gray
Swadesh Restaurant’s Big Reveal
Photos: Courtesy of Adam Hawboldt
South Asian Cuisine Done Right, In Newly Opened 22nd St. Eatery Adam Hawboldt
There’s something about restaurant openings that make me
hungry. Is it the anticipation? The ribbon cutting? The smell of food wafting from the kitchen as you anxiously await to dig in and see what it’s all about? I don’t know. But I do know this: last Sunday at the grand opening for the Swadesh Restaurant, sitting at the table next to Minister Don Morgan, listening to speeches by Mayor Don Atchison and some MLAs, my little old stomach was a’ grumblin’. So by the time the formalities were over and I’d wriggled my way through the crowd to the all-youcan eat buffet, I was ready to try a little bit of everything the good
chefs at Swadesh had to offer. brighten the restaurant up and give And try them I did: butter chick- it a homey, hip feel. The waterfall at en, tandoori chicken, beef korma, the entrance is soothing. And the karahi chicken, new layout is a eggplant aloo, ga- “Swadesh offers a vast and wild imjar halwa, chana vast array of delicious provement from masala and much, Pakistani, Indian and what it used to much more. sport. But before we Bangledeshi cuisine…” As for the -Adam Hawboldt food, as I said get into how darn delicious it all was, let me say I love before, it was all excellent. what they’ve done with the decor With so many dishes to choose of the place. Formerly the Curry from, it’s hard to know where to Garden on 22nd Street West, the start. So let’s make it easy and begin entire restaurant has been gut- with my favourite of the bunch — ted, renovated and given a spiffy the karahi chicken. new makeover. The curry-coloured Served in an incredibly tasty walls trimmed with burgundy really tomato-based sauce, this chicken had some kick to it. Not to mention it was fall-off-the-bone succulent. If hadn’t been for the whole I-haveto-do-a-review thing, there’s a solid chance I would’ve loaded up on this and eaten myself into a karahi chicken coma. But as it stands a review had to be done, so I carried on sampling all the dishes provided. Needless to say, I was fairly filled up by the end of it. Swadesh Restaurant offers a vast array of delicious Pakistani, Indian and Bangledeshi cuisine, served in a comfy and welcoming atmosphere — they’re a fantastic addition to the city’s restaurant scene. Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
Swadesh Restaurant
Address: 2107 22nd Street West Hours: Monday - Sunday: 9am - 10pm Reservations: 242-6388
Opinion
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We Think Euthanasia Should Be Legalized
Canada Should Allow Individuals To Have Control Over Their Own Death the Editors of Verb
SASKATOON, SK — Euthanasia: there’s no subtle way to open that can of worms, so instead we’re going to be upfront. Remember in 1992 when Sue Rodriguez, who was living in Victoria, B.C. while suffering from Lou Gehrig’s disease, or ALS, told national media: “If I cannot give consent to my own death, whose body is this? Who owns my life?” We believe that Rodriguez does. And that’s why we applaud the recent B.C. ruling that invalidates the law banning assisted suicide. Not only do we applaud it, but we think Canada, as a nation, should
“[W]e applaud the recent B.C. ruling that invalidates the law banning assisted suicide.”
-Verb’s editors go one step farther and legalize euthanasia from coast to coast. That’s not to say we want people out there assisting others, willy nilly, in finding an easy, painless, happy death. Rather, let’s adopt a model similar to the one the Netherlands put into place in 2002. Under the Termination of Life on Request and Assisted Suicide Act, euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are legal — in very specific cases, and under specific circumstances. Those circumstances are as follows: 1) The patient’s suffering is unbearable with no prospect of improvement. 2) The patient’s request for euthanasia must be voluntary and persist over time (the request cannot be granted when under the influence of others, psychological illness, or drugs). 3) The patient must be fully aware of his/her condition, prospects and options. 4) There must be consultation with at least one other independent doctor who needs to confirm the conditions mentioned above. 5) The death must be carried out in a medically appropriate fashion by the doctor or patient, in which case the doctor must be present. 6) The patient is at least 12 years old (patients between 12 and 16 years of age require the consent of their parents). Now, admittedly, 12 may be
a tad young, so we’ll have to sit down and discuss a different age restriction. We will also have to take all objections into consideration and find a way to limit any abuse of the system. To wit: doctors euthanizing patients without explicit consent, patients being pressured into choosing death, or people getting their legally mandated second opinion from a pro-euthanasia
doctor, etc. And while these are very serious and real problems with, say, the Netherlands’ system, we can do better here in Canada. How? Well, for starters, in addition to all the other regulations, we could make it illegal for doctors to propose euthanasia or assisted suicide. And how about providing a panel of screened doctors, with
no euthanasia affiliation, to give second opinions? That’s just the tip of the iceberg, but it’s an iceberg at which we have to keep chipping. People like Gloria Taylor — the ALS sufferer who inspired B.C. to change their laws — deserves to have her death be as painless as possible. ALS is a desperate motor neuron disease that is characterized by rapidly
progressive muscle atrophy and spasticity, difficulty with speaking and swallowing, and a decline in the ability to breath. And it is ravaging Taylor. It’s her body, it’s her life, it’s her choice. She’s not hurting anyone else, so who are we to tell her what she can and can’t do to her body? It’s her life, after all, not the government’s. Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
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Getting Hungry? Taste Of Sask. Is Back! Enjoy A Sampling Of The Food Our City Has To Offer At This Summer Event Sebastien Dangerfield
Saskatoon, SK — Food festivals are a great way for new restaurants to get their name out there and reach a wider audience. The folks at Saboroso — a Brazilian steakhouse that opened earlier this year — know this, and that’s why they’re looking forward to being one of the 30 restaurants showing off their wares at this year’s Taste of Saskatchewan food festival. “It’s exposure,” says Saboroso chef Hanosh Dubash. “Some people look at a Brazilian steakhouse and think ‘What does that consist of?’
So, for us, it’s about showing people “We wanted to make something what we are all about.” that’s easy to walk around with but, And if the menu they’re bringing at the same time, something that’s to Taste of Saskatchewan is any indi- new to the city. Something differcation, Saboroso ent.” is all about bring- “Things are really And they ’re ing unique cuisine opening up here … It’s not alone. From to Saskatoon. japchae at the good to see changing Whether it’s S e o u l Ko r e a n the watermelon palates.” Restaurant to The -Hanosh Dubash German Schnitzel gazpacho, the beef on a potato scallion bun, or Meister’s bratwurst, the Taste of the picanha with fresh corn salsa Saskatchewan festival offers food and guacamole in a tortilla they’re from a wide array of backgrounds serving, Saboroso aims to tantalize and nationalities. your taste buds. “No restaurant can serve the “They’re all two or three bite same dish,” explains Scott Ford, appetizers,” explains Dubash. director of marketing and events at Credit Union Centre. “So it gives people an opportunity to try different things.” An opportunity that roughly 100,000–150,000 visitors experience each year. Created 17 years ago, the Taste of Saskatchewan has become a steadfast staple of the Saskatoon summer schedule — and for good reason. “First off, we have one of the most beautiful sites for a food festival in all of Canada,” says Ford. “We’re in Kiwanis Park, right along the South Saskatchewan River, sandwiched behind Saskatoon’s Castle on the River (the Delta Bessborough) and the Broadway Bridge. It’s simply beautiful.” What’s more, there’s music. And not just any old music — like the food being served, the songs and musicians at the Taste
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of Saskatchewan are eclectic and diverse. “We have a really great entertainment mix,” explains Ford.
“Our entertainment program (which is made up of all Saskatchewan bands) features everything from country to rock to jazz to Celtic. We even have some a cappella stuff.” And all of this — the music, the food, the excellent portions — has allowed Taste of Saskatchewan to become one of the must-see food festivals in Western Canada. What’s more, it has also helped promote the food culture here in Saskatoon. “Things are really opening up here a lot,” says chef Dubash. “People are being more openminded about different ethnic cuisines around Saskatoon. It’s good to see changing palates. It’s good to see people stepping out of comfort zones, and a food event like this only helps that.” The Taste of Saskatchewan festival runs from July 10th to 15th. For information about menus, time or anything else, visit www.tasteofsaskatchewan.ca Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
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Straight Talk With Jurassic 5’s Chali 2na
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This Hip Hop Star Reflects On His Evolution As A Visual And Musical Artist Alex J MacPherson
musician — he wanted to be a painter. Today, though, the rigours Saskatoon, SK — Charles of the road, late nights in the stuStewart says his mother and his dio, and the challenges of raising son are his two biggest critics. a family won’t separate him from The people who will tell him if his the brushes for long. Stewart is work is good or not. The people convinced that his success in the he trusts to tell him the truth. music business is linked to his exThey know him. Do you? perience behind the canvas, and You may know Stewart, who raps says he thinks more like a painter under the moniker Chali 2na, as a than a musician. founding member of Jurassic 5, the “I think that the fact that I’m a seminal Los Angeles hip hip group visual artist first — those disciplines formed in 1993. Or perhaps you I’ve been able to apply to every know him for his work with the ac- other aspect of my life, not just the tivist Latin group painting,” he says. Ozomatli, which “I wanted to elaborate “When I make muhe helped found on who I was as an sic I pay attention in the mid-’90s. individual.” to detail. There But until Stewart are a bunch of -Charles Stewart different things I released a record of his own, you didn’t know him do as a painter that I try to do as a as anything other than part of the musician as well.” whole. This is reflected on Fish Outta “It was more like an identifica- Water, which is both a broadly aption process because people knew pealing hip hop record and an inme for being part of different cisive social commentary. groups, you know what I’m say“We have been blessed to influing?” says Stewart of Fish Outta ence our enemies’ children, so to Water, which he released in 2009. speak,” he says. “Anybody that’s op“And in knowing me from these posed to freedom, anybody that’s groups they knew me as a piece, opposed to equal opportunity, or a percentage, so to speak, of the anybody who stands for an oppreswhole. I wanted to elaborate on sive state — their children like our who I was as an individual.” music. And I’m happy about that! Fish Outta Water feels like a mani- I don’t walk around with a gun … festo. Or maybe a memoir. Medi- these are the weapons I can use.” tating on a wealth of topics, from Twenty years in the business civil rights to love and personal hasn’t blunted Stewart’s passion for responsibility, Stewart winds his creating and influencing. He is less way through the things he couldn’t competitive now, more focused, say as a cog in the machine. but his thirst for artistic satisfaction “I kinda know myself, more so and political justice is as strong now than anything,” he explains, “but as it was in the heady 1990s. I wanted to display [myself] to the “But,” he muses, “I’ve learned world from the perspective of a to have more fun with it, to not father, from the perspective of a compete as much, to push myself son, a brother, a friend, a husband, a to do different things — a wider musician, a painter. You know, I just and broader perspective.” wanted to display all of the facets This perspective is evident in that are me.” his live performances. Stewart is Stewart didn’t plan to be a relaxed onstage, his lyrics more
affable than venomous. Powered by a tight band and driven by Stewart’s hypnotic baritone, his performances are vibrant and interactive. The details are there, but so is the big picture. A Chali 2na concert feels like a painting. I talked to Stewart for about 20 minutes and asked plenty of
questions. But there was one I didn’t ask, and I regret it: I didn’t ask about the origin of his stage name. To be fair, it seemed impolitic to ask about trivial details when philosophical concepts were on the table. Now, I can only surmise that he named himself after Charlie the Tuna, a cartoon fish created to flog StarKist-brand tuna in the ‘60s. Why,
I can’t imagine, but after 20 years it’s too late to change. Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
Event Info
Chali 2na
Where: Wakeride When: July 7 Cost: Day pass $35 (advance), or $40
Mel Brooks’s The Producers Sensational, Hilarious Alex J MacPherson
Saskatoon, SK — Even in a world dominated by hyperbole and overflowing with embellishments, the following statement is unquestionably accurate: Mel Brooks is the funniest man alive. Just ask Erin Cumming. “Honestly, I’ve never had as much fun with a part,” says Cumming, who stars in an upcoming
Saskatoon Summer Players produc- most fun you can have.” tion of The Producers, Brooks’s filmThe Producers is a musical within turned-musical that won a record- a musical. The show, which debreaking 12 Tony buted on BroadAwards. “It’s over the top and way in 2001, tells “Every scene it’s hard to mistake it for the story of how is hilarious,” she anything but funny.” a greedy shyster continues. “Everynamed Max Bi-Erin Cumming alystock and a thing I get to say is really funny. Every character is a bumbling fool accountant called caricature. It’s overacting central Leo Bloom discover how to get at rehearsal, which is probably the rich by selling interests in a dismal Broadway musical. Hoping to create a flop, Bialystock and Bloom enlist a flamboyantly gay and utterly terrible director and a dopey former Nazi to produce — what else? — a musical about Nazis. Springtime for Hitler stars Ulla, played by Cumming, who is beautiful and talented and completely witless. “There’s been numerous productions of this show, and everyone’s different,” Cumming muses, “but the jokes speak for themselves. You just have to deliver them. And everyone has great timing in the show, so it’s going to be good.” Cumming is a lifelong theatre fanatic. She has a music degree, but spent her university years studying musical theatre. After a stint at graphic design school in Edmonton she came back to Saskatoon and joined up with the Saskatoon Summer Players in 2005. She says she is “really, really excited” to star in the producers, which is not surprising. Brooks is a comic genius and The Producers ranks alongside Blazing Saddles as one of his best scripts. And even people unfamiliar with Brooks’s trademark irreverent humour should get a kick out of the play, which pokes fun at every stereotype under the sun. “I think everyone has to keep in mind to not take it very seriously,” Cumming says. “It’s over the top and it’s hard to mistake it for anything but funny.” “I keep thinking to myself, just really, really go for it,” Cumming continues. “If you don’t, it’s not going to work. Everything I do, every movement, every note — no holding back. Otherwise it’s going to look uncomfortable.” Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
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Five Qs: Imagina
Winnipeg Pop-Rockers Bare Th fun, why bother? MS: I’m glad it started off the Born in the bowels of The Cav- way that it did, because we have ern, a Winnipeg nightclub, Imagi- that foundation of doing it for fun, nary Cities is the junction of two and we know how to do that. If vastly different musical visions. we’re not having fun, than there’s Powered by Rusty Matyas’s rock no point. If we’re not enjoying what sensibilities and driven by Marti we’re doing or passionate about it Sarbit’s ground-shaking soul sing- or proud of it, then there really is no ing, Imaginary Cities began life as a point. We’re spending a lot more sideline — a chance for Sarbit and time on it, because we’re spendMatyas, seasoned musicians and ing more time on it and touring longtime friends, our faces off. It to try something “Rusty brings that pop b e co m e s t h is new. But the proj- arrangement … and then thing that hangs ect didn’t stay I … bring in a lot of soul.” over you. It can be underground for amazing or it can -Marti Sarbit be really weighlong. They spent a year recording Temporary Resident, ing — but that’s because we care a tight and focused collection of so much. I wouldn’t trade it in. pop-infused soul songs. The album AJM: Let’s talk about the record. was a hit, so Sarbit and Matyas re- It covers a lot of ground, from emocruited some musicians and hit tional to gritty. Was that intentional, the road. I caught up with Sarbit or just the way it happened? to talk about soul music and the MS: I guess it just happened fragility of stories. that way. We recorded the album Alex J MacPherson: Tell me a bit over the span of a year, so every about the happy accident that got song that we recorded was at a this project off the ground. very different point in that year. We Marti Sarbit: Rusty and I saw had different moods and different each other every week for a couple things were happening with us years before it even happened. I both at that time. They all represent was playing with a different band something very different. Some at a bar and he was doing sound, of them are very slow, some are and one day he asked me to sing upbeat — they cover a wide range on a song he was working on. I of our own sound, I guess. asked him to help me with songs I AJM: This is sort of a lame queswas working on. We started having tion, but since Imaginary Cities is fun and continuing with it. very much a marriage of styles, is AJM: The notion that this project that how you started as something fun is important, I think. If you’re not having Alex J MacPherson
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AKA Exhibit Warblers Explores The Transmission Of Sound Alex J MacPherson
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heir Soul (Music) describe it? MS: We usually answer with the fact that Rusty brings that pop arrangement and basis for it all, and then I tend to bring in a lot of soul. It’s just a mix of our two sounds. Soul is a big part of my life. I grew up listening to it, because my dad was playing it all the time. Then I became part of a soul cover band in Winnipeg. I’m still a part of that band, whenever I’m home. I just love soul music so much — I think it’s the best depiction of how you take sad music and bring it into a way that’s uplifting. You can have the saddest lyrics in an Otis Redding song but you’ll feel so good when you’re listening to it. AJM: I’ve got this weird theory that Winnipeg produces more great music than any other city in Canada. Am I off my rocker? MS: Winnipeg is just the perfect place for an artist to live and create. I mean, a part of it is probably because it’s such cheap living, and you’re able to have a part-time job and spend most of your time actually working on the music. But it’s also … the scene there is almost incestuous. Everyone is a part of each other’s band and everyone supports each other and is excited for each other and wants to see each other do well. I really feel that if I didn’t start off in Winnipeg, I wouldn’t be doing music. Feedback? Text it to 306881-8372.
the show. “All the sounds that are happenSASKATOON, SK — Jeffrey All- ing in the space, they’re all found port and Kara Uzelman are more sounds. They are basically inherinterested in raising questions than ent sounds to our environment … imposing their views on the world. [t]hey’re just being transmitted or Uzelman, who is a visual artist resonated in a different way,” he specializing in found materials and explains. installations inspired by archaeolWarblers includes a diversity ogy, and Allport, of pieces, some a musician turned “All the sounds that are of which involve sound artist, have happening in the space, the transmission collaborated to they’re all found sounds.” of sound through create Warblers, objects not nor-Jeffrey Allport mally associated an exhibition that expands the boundaries of what with the transmission of sound. can be achieved in the gallery space Allport wired an AM band radio to and raises serious questions about play through a drummer’s cymbal. what is — and what is not — art. Uzelman did the same with a series “We want people to have discov- of decaying household objects — eries and think about things in dif- and a potato. ferent ways, and also perhaps piece The result is disquieting. I extogether the common threads,” perienced a lingering doubt at my says Allport. “We’re not trying to inability to see functional objects impose.” as anything but functional. There are no exotic materials I felt like my experience was in Warblers. Uzelman and Allport limited to the point of exclusion, use pedestrian objects: a hockey and I had to slow down as waves stick, some musical instruments. The most unusual item is a carboy full of beer, hops floating on the surface, which hints at the DIY ethic permeating the exhibition. The Producers Remai Arts Centre But while the objects themselves Where: When: June 30 – July 8 are unremarkable, they are pre- Cost: $36 + @ 384-7727 sented in novel ways. “I think in some ways all creators Imaginary Cities are manipulating things that al- Where: Amigos Cantina When: July 9 ready exist,” says Uzelman. Cost: $13 @ Ticketedge.ca “It’s just that our materials are Kara Uzelman and different.” The use of found objects is noth- Jeffrey Allport: ing new. Archaeologists have been unearthing and displaying found Warblers objects for centuries, a theme Where: AKA Gallery Now ‘til July 31 deconstructed in Uzelman’s prac- When: Cost: Free! tice. But Allport’s fascination with Want some coverage for your upcoming sound adds another dimension to event? Email layout@verbnews.com ASAP!
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of recognition and astonishment rolled over me. This prompted Allport to reassure me: “The viewer’s experience is valid. Anything is valid. We’re not trying to impose,” he explained. Uzelman agrees: “I feel like when I go to see art, I want to have the experience of having my imagination sparked. When I make work, I feel like that’s my primary focus — to create a space where the viewer can
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potentially [have] their imagination sparked in some way.” Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
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Shock-Comedy Ted A Must-See
MacFarlane’s Talents On Full Display In Hilarious, Touching Flick Ted
Runtime: 106 Minutes Rated: 14A Adam Hawboldt Quick. Think of the 10 funniest movies you’ve ever seen. They don’t have to be in any particular order or organized by date or anything. Just the first 10 that pop into your head. Okay. You got ‘em? Good. Now get ready to bump one of those movies out of your top 10. Why? Well, because as far as movies go, they don’t get much funnier than Ted. I mean, how could a film about a teddy bear who hits the bong, parties with hookers, beds pop stars and drops eff-bombs in a Boston accent as thick as day-old chowdah
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be anything but hilarious? Oh, and did I mention it was
directed by Seth MacFarlane. appearance on Johnny Carson. Yes, the same Seth MacFarlane Fast forward 30 years, the nowwho is the genius behind Family grown John (played by the excelGuy and American Dad and The lent and hilarious Mark Wahlberg) Cleveland Show. is still hanging out with his furry And as funny and irreverent “Thunder Buddy” (voiced by Macas those shows are, they all suffer Farlane) — much to the chagrin of from the same thing —the FCC’s, or John’s long-suffering girlfriend, Lori Federal Communications Commis- (Mila Kunis). sion’s, sanitizing restraints. Feel free to scoff at the premise But here, in his first full-length all you want. feature, MacFarlane is finally alI mean — for some people lowed to let loose. — the idea of Finally his ge- “[Here], in his first t a k i n g Te d d y nius, shot-gun full-length feature, Ruxpin and turnstyle, throw-ev- MacFarlane is finally ing him into the erything-againstblond-humping, the -wall, pop - allowed to let loose…” coke -snor ting, -Adam Hawboldt potty-mouthed cultured sense of humour is allowed to run wild companion of a perpetual manand free. child is simply absurd. And, boy oh boy, is it a pleasure But to heck with any of those to see. naysayers. Sure, Ted might offend some And to heck with the notion that viewers. Ted is simply one long bong and Sure it might be rude, it might fart joke after another. Because it’s be crude, hell, it might even be not — it’s so much more. lewd at times. Sure, it is the new gold standard But it is also slap-your-knee, of raucous raunch comedies. piss-your-pants, spew-soda-outBut it’s also a very tender, wellof-your-nose funny. acted, heartwarming story. Ted tells the story of John BenThink of it as a film version of nett, a little boy who makes a Christ- that one relative who curses like mas wish that his teddy bear would a sailor, but underneath the crass come to life and be his best friend exterior has a heart of pure, solid forever. gold. His wish is granted and, natuSimply put: Go see Ted. rally, a stuffed animal brought to It is, hands down, the funniest life causes a bit of a stir. comedic movie of the year so far. So much so that Ted becomes Trust me. a media celebrity who makes an Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
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Hysteria A Mostly Charming Period Piece
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Despite Its Ending, This Funny Film On The Vibrator’s Invention Is Worth Watching Hysteria
Runtime: 95 Minutes Rated: 14A Adam Hawboldt Do you think a movie about the invention of the vibrator in Victorian England would be: a) Stiff as a British upper lip. b) A high-brow take on low-brow porn. c) A dull documentary. d) None of the above. If you answered d), you’d be absolutely correct because the invention-of-the-vibrator film in question is called Hysteria, and trust me when I tell you it’s neither stuffy nor erotic nor dull (at least not until the end.) No sir, no way, no how. In fact, if nothing else, Hysteria is a charming, clever, funny little film that probably deserved a lot more attention than it has received. Directed by Tanya Wexler, the movie opens when the words “Based on a true story. Really.” pop up on the screen — a cute little indication that you probably shouldn’t
take this movie too seriously. From there you’re transported to London in the 1880s. A strange epidemic called “female hysteria” is sweeping the city, which is a catchall diagnosis for Victorian ladies who are erotically frustrated. In order to remedy this hysteria, physicians give female patients pelvic messages (read: manual stimulation of their genitals) until they experienced hysterical paroxysm (read: orgasm.) One of these physicians is the handsome and progressive-thinking Dr. Mortimer Granville (Hugh
Dancy). Having left his post after ar- oldest daughter Charlotte (Maggie guing in favour of germ theory over Gyllenhaal). See, Charlotte is a buzzthe use of leeches, Granville joins kill and a feminist who opposes the the private practice of Dr. Robert concept of the pelvic massage in Dalrymple (Jongeneral. But more athan Pryce) and “Hysteria … deserved a on Charlotte in a finds himself ad- lot more attention than it minute. For now ministering pelvic has received.” let’s go back to massage af ter Granville. -Adam Hawboldt pelvic massage. With his inAnd sure enough —after pleasur- jured wrist, the good doctor is ing, oh, about half the city’s women rendered all but useless. That is, — he develops something akin to until his best friend (Rupert Everett), Victorian carpel tunnel syndrome. a wealthy and eccentric inventor, Which upsets a lot of women in comes to the rescue — by transLondon, but not Dr. Dalrymple’s forming his design for a motorized
feather duster into the first electric vibrator. Laughs and screams of “Tallyho!” ensue. And then, just as the movie is reaching its climax, a terrible thing happens. Buzzkill Charlotte takes centre stage at a trial, gives a speech and sucks all the fun out of the movie. Damn you, Charlotte! Still, even with the terribly boring ending, Hysteria is a pretty good movie. It will be screened at Regina Public Library starting July 5th; see www.reginalibrary.ca for showtimes. Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
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This Week: Sask! Connected
Last week we asked what you thought about our city’s free Internet service, Saskatchewan! Connected - here’s what you had to say. Enjoy! Next week’s topic: see page 9
On Topic As a downtown resident I fullheartedly agree. Saskatchewan! Connected doesn’t reliably work, because of this I’m forced to purchase internet individually, even though I live in the very place it is designed to be effective in. I think it should be scrapped. Everytime i hearth name i just envision all people within range of downtown connected at once. Never reliable might as well connect to the good ol dial up modem which is probably faster! There are plenty of
— what do you think about legalizing euthanasia? Text FEEDBACK and your thoughts about the topic (or anything else) to 306–881-VERB (8372) and you could see your text printed in next week’s issue! other wifi hotspots available downtown (mcdonalds,starbucks,. etc.)You might have to walk a block but who cares! R.I.P. sask connected Saskatchewan! Connected needs to be scrapped. It’s a Huge waste of tax payers $$$. Why should I (we all) pay because someone “needs” to Facebook at Starbucks and is too cheap to buy or use they’re own data plan. WI FI down town would be GREAT I don’t agree with scrapping sask connected. It’s not intended to replace personal wifi, but merely provide basic services. Sure, perhaps logging on to it isn’t the easiest, and that can certainly be improved upon, but getting rid of it altogether seems like a step in the wrong direction. Sask conected sucks! It never lets me log on and is such a waste of cash that we’re all paying for. Get rid of it or improve it, but
leaving it as is is an embarsment. We shouldn’t get rid of the free wifi in downtown we should make it better. It hsa the potential to be totally useful! Sure, having people log on and use it vs buying their own data or whatever doesn’t make sence but we shouldn’t focus on the negative as much as the potential positive. Let’s fix this and make it better, not just throw it out because part of it doesn’t work. Anyone who defends Saskatchewan! connected is not using it on a Regular basis. It’s not that I expect to be able to do everything using free wifi rather than paying for my own internet, but I can’t even log on to the f****** thing. This needs to get sorted and now. It’s such a piece of crap and works maybe 5 percent of the time. Free wifi downtown sounds great why get rid of it why not just fix it FU Sask connected u work NEVER I HATE U
Off Topic Re: “Put Warning Labels On All Things ‘Bad,’” Opinion page, June 15th issue
Making warning labels on smokes won’t make people quit I say up
the price of smokes to like $20/pack! Re: “Abraham Lincoln Way Too Serious,” Movies page, June 22nd issue
Re: Abe Lincoln review…in haven’t seen the movie yet, not have I read the book, but I don’t understand why you were expecting camp/ farce. If the tone of the book was funny I could understand but you didn’t mention that it had such a tone. If it’s simply the idea of Lincoln fighting vampires, well, a good parallel would be Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The TV series had some amount of humour but was a serious show. If you have a preconceived notion of what the tone of a movie >should< be but have no basis for that outside of your own leaning, then the movie didn’t “fail” …you just have a different take on the material. Re: “City Endorses Zoning For Adult Services,” Local page, June 22nd issue
I think the whole prostitution businesses in industrial areas thing is disgusting. How can the city treat them like any other business when it tears families apart, causes divorce and tells women that it’s ok to sell your bodies like a piece of meat? I’m ashamed this can be ok here and I’m ashamed of the
disgusting men that go to these places. ( true men don’t need to dive this low) Re: “City Endorses Zoning For Adult Services,” Local page, June 22nd issue
So we can condone prostitution(re: north industrial adult district). But we still cant have strippers? Wtf Saskatoon. Way to play to the people Saskatoon’s Food Bank is a joke the people there are rude the food is expired and you can only go once ever 2 weeks changes need to made asap! To the one who commented on the fireworks they were to celebrate the end of Pride Week. To the fan of bikes in green car by riverlanding tsk tsk little boy. Language! ‘get ur old bike off the road you old bitch. U ran away punk! It was one year ago on june 21 since my dad past away, i miss him alot, and it has been a month one the 24 since my mom past away and I miss her a log, I miss both my parents! We are a druggie society. There’s no denying it. Nobody gets to point a finger. I can’t help wondering how different would a “clean” society
Texts would be? It was spooky waking up to the caffeine thing. Realizing nearly everyone including self is addicted to a drug that significantly alters mind and body is scary! If you don’t think caffiene as potent n addictive as heroin or cocaine try quitting for a year (bet your junkie ass can’t) then have a cup of Tim Ho’s. Weeeee!
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pessimism!
moose Jaw. Be careful!
I started smoking when I was 8 yrs old I’m now 30 and I quit smoking in March I feel much healthier and have more energy. If I can quit you can quit.
Holy Sh*t I just saw a funnel cloud start to drop east of the city I have ZERO idea of what Im supposed to do if a tornado actually comes my way. Get in a basement I suppose but I live on the 3rd floor. HELP lol
christians being amazings a load of crap Laugh often kiss slowly forgive quickly.
Aw shucks ! I will try again next issue. Have a great weekend enjoy the sunshine and keep smiling ! DAVE..
How do I make friends with people when it seems nobody wants to befriend me?
The RCMP are falling apart. Symptomatic of flaws in all North American cop culture. The cops are wrong have an inappropriate mentality for modern society!
Ha ha Riders lost again. All the puffed up false ego in Sask puts way too much pressure on the team. It messes with the team’s game head. Hahahaha......
Just saw a cop cruise thru a yellow light looking at his phone on 2nd and 22nd wish he hit someone on the other side id say yeah he was on his phone
The constant press on unemployment stats is meaningless to individuals. You either have a job or don’t. The stats serve the interests of bankers and politicos!
your busdriver is not your source of entertainment..your emotional punching bag..or your therapist. just let us drive without distraction!
Each day that you spend angry at someone is a wasted day. It is a day out of your life that you can never get back.
Smoking is digusting! Its an outside chance but everyone should have a tornado plan for their home this summer. The big danger is high speed debris. Pick a shelter from such. I think I’ve been feeling optimistic lately??? More likely its just the way indifference feels after so many years of
so... all my life ive been told by health officials that HIV is not transmitted by salivia and now u can be tested my a mouth swab!?!?!? wtf Theres some intense weather out there guys be careful. TRee across from my apartment just split and crashed down and then the wind is whipping it all around. Tornados outside
Nonstop sirens lights out traffic backed up all over the place construction rerouting people driving takes so much longer mugginess generates crazy storms and rolling blackouts Yup summers here guys hah >< Some cute little kid behind me at Brave turned to (who I assume was her mom) and said I wish she was my sister instead of Andrea. Lol, poor andrea - it’s so hard to live up to the Disney princess ideal ;)
Congrats J + L on the new addition you guys are going to be amazing parents:) xo
to show your support, you make this city amazing lol amazing
A lot more of us out biking now that the weather’s warmer keep an eye out both drivers and bikers we need to work together to keep the roads safe for everyone. Happy commuting. however you get where ur going!
Sometimes yes also means no think about it next time ur hittin on someone whose had 2 much 2 drnk
Me so hungy! Pizza pizza in ma belly! Way to rock Pride everyone it was an amazing and continues to be an amazing and overwhelming amount of support for the LGBTQ and more that live in our community. I’m so proud of those of you who came out
JAZZ FEST ROCKED THIS YEAR janel monay and fiest were amazing what an incredible coupla shows this is really becoming such a huge event for the province. way to go! Im trying to get through to you my dear dear dear, why can’t you hear what I’m saying? The opinions expressed on this page are not necessarily Verb’s.
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Saturday @ Outlaws Venue
Outlaws Country Rock Bar on Saturday, June 23rd
Location
710 Idylwyld Drive N
Playing on Arrival
“Stuck Like Glue” by Sugarland
Music Vibe
Country rock
Regular Gig
Saskatoon’s most wanted Saturday with DJ Henchman and Big Ayyy
Popular Drinks
Budweiser and whiskey sours
Something New
Wild West Wednesdays with DJ Big Ayyy and Henchman; you can now make reservations for all your birthday or bachelorette parties
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Thursday @ The Two Twenty Venue
The Two Twenty on Thursday, June 21st
Location
220 20th Street West
Event
The Saskatoon Correctional Centre’s Children’s Hospital Benefit Concert
Performances
This year’s event featured the musical talents of Sarah Farthing and Trevor Young
Money Raised
Thanks to the charity bike ride, over $13,000 was raised for the Children’s Hospital Foundation
Popular Drink
Paddock Wood beer
Tasty Eats
A variety of hors d’oeuvres
Next Year
The Benefit Concert will be back at the Broadway Theatre
Photos courtesy of Patrick Carley (feedback@verbnews.com)
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Friday 29
House DJs — Funk, soul & lounge DJs liven up the atmosphere at 6Twelve. 9pm, 6Twelve Lounge. No cover. Shuffle Demons — Three saxophones, a drum, an upright bass, a wild fashion sense and damn good music. That’s what this funky five-piece from Ontario brings to the stage. 10:30pm, Amigos Cantina. Tickets $10. (NEXT WEEK) MELVINS LITE @ LOUIS’ pub — Easily one of the most seminal
bands of the late ‘80s/early ‘90s, this hard-hitting trio from Aberdeen, was influenced by punk acts such as The Stooges and Black Flag, creating a punk sound that was heavy and slow and sludgy. They, in turn, influenced the
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likes of Soundgarden, Tool and Nirvana, and now two of the original members —Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover — are coming to town with Trevor Dunn to play Louis’ on July 11th. Tickets are $30, available at www.ticketmaster.ca -Adam Hawboldt. Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
Piano Fridays — Feel like taking in some smooth jazz stylings? Come check out this talented musician tickle the ivories of the Kinsman Yamaha S6 grand piano. 4:30pm, The Bassment. No cover. Get the Blessing — Winners of the BBC Jazz Award in 2008, this UK quartet have been tearing up stages and winning fans ever since. Featuring two former members of Portishead, Get the Blessing has a signature sound that has lit the jazz scene afire. 9:30pm, The Bassment. Tickets $15. The Jam w/The Outer Bridge Ensemble — Come out for a nightcap of improv
jazz as Jazz Festival artists, local musicians and guests climb on stage and make sweet music. 11pm, The Bassment. Tickets $5. Austen Roadz — With over 25 years of DJ experience, Austen Roadz throws down a high-energy top 40 dance party along with DJ Ash Money every Friday night. Happy hour 4pm, Béily’s UltraLounge. $5 cover after 9pm. Jill Barber — Born in Nova Scotia and raised in Toronto, this folk rock singer/songwriter is so talented it’s almost criminal. 7:30pm, Broadway Theatre. SOLD OUT. Men Without Shame — This guitar-driven local band plays the type of classic rock music that’ll take you back to a better, more rockin’ era. 10pm, Buds on Broadway. $6 cover. DJ Aaron Paetsch — This local DJ will get your head bobbing, your feet moving and your butt up on the dance floor. 9pm, Diva’s Club. Tickets TBD. Phantom Radio, Capitoline, Escape, The Rebel O’s — Come on out for a hardrocking night featuring some very talented local acts. 9pm, The Fez on Broadway. Tickets $7 in advance, $8 at the door. DJ Eclectic — Local turntable whiz DJ Eclectic pumps snappy electronic beats. 8pm, The Hose & Hydrant. No cover. DJ Sugar Daddy & DJ JMats — Able to rock any party, these local crowd favourites have always been known to break the latest and greatest tracks in multiple genres. They are sure to have you on the dance floor in no time! 9pm, Jax Niteclub. $5 cover. September Long — Consisting of Mathew Bakken (bass), Chris Loopkey (drums), Ryan Rogal (lead guitar) and Graham Walker (vocals/guitar), this local band has a funky, folky sound you can’t ignore. Also appearing will be Noble Liars with Saydee Black. 9pm, Lydia’s
Pub. $5 cover. DJ Big Ayyy & DJ HENCHMAN — Round up your friends ‘cause there’s no better country rock party around! 8pm, Outlaws Country Rock Bar. $5 cover; ladies in free before 11pm. Neil Hendry — Come on out and listen to some classical solo guitar from this local artist. 8pm, Prairie Ink. No cover. Kelly Read — Come on down and enjoy this local bluesman as he does his thing. 9pm, Somewhere Else Pub. No cover. Urban Outlaws — This Regina act plays kick-ass country and rock that decidedly doesn’t suck. 9pm, Stan’s Place. No cover. Dueling Pianos — Terry Hoknes, Neil Currie and Brad King belt out classic tunes and audience requests,from Sinatra to Lady Gaga. 10pm, Staqatto Piano Lounge. No cover until 8pm, $5 thereafter. Dislexic and Fat Panda — Come check out these two DJs as they tear up the dance floor. 10pm, Tequila Nightclub. Cover $5. Wild T & The Spirit — Tony Spring, aka Wild T, is pure hellfire on a guitar. With a technical brilliance that’s nearly unsurpassed, has plays a brand of blues and rock that’ll grab you by the scruff of the neck. 10:30pm, Vangelis Tavern. Tickets $10.
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House DJs — Resident DJs spin deep and soulful tunes all night. 9pm, 6Twelve Lounge. No cover. H eavyweight B rass Band — Funk songs, soul song, R&B, New Orleans or retro throwback songs, you name it, this five-piece from Ontario plays it. 10:30pm, Amigos Cantina. Tickets $10. TD Jazz Intensive — See the jazz star of tomorrow when they get together after
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a week of workshops. 1pm, The Bassment. Cover $10.
Benny Green — Exciting. Hard-swinging. Hard-bopping. Those are just some of the adjectives to describe this world class pianist from New York City. 9pm, The Bassment. Tickets $20 at the door. The Jam w/ The Outer Bridge Ensemble — Come out for a nightcap of improv jazz as Jazz Festival artists, local musicians and guests climb on stage and make sweet music. 11pm, The Bassment. Tickets $5. Austen Roadz — With over 25 years of DJ experience, Austen Roadz throws down a high-energy top 40 dance party along with DJ CTRL every Saturday night. Drinks & appies 4pm, Béily’s UltraLounge. $5 cover after 9pm. Elliott Brood — With banjos and acoustic guitars, this alt-country band from Toronto is so good, and put on such a rocking live performance, that you simply have to see them to believe them. 7:30pm, Broadway Theatre. Tickets $22 early bird (http://saskjazz.com/elliottbrood/) or $32 at the door. Men Without Shame — This guitar-driven local band plays the type of classic rock music that’ll take you back to a better, more rockin’ era. 10pm, Buds on Broadway. $6 cover. DJ Nick James, DJ US Marshall, DJ Quadrant Khan — Come down, celebrate and dance the night away at the We Are Not Pop party. 9pm, Diva’s Club. Cover TBD.
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The City Streets — Playing an awesome brand of no-frills rock and roll, this band from Montreal tell stories about everything from all-night benders to dysfunctional affairs. 9pm, The Fez on Broadway. $5 cover.
DJ Kade — Saskatoon’s own DJ lights it up with hot tunes. 8pm, The Hose & Hydrant. No cover. DJ J-Mats & DJ Sugar Daddy — Able to rock any party, these local crowd favourites have always been known to break the latest and greatest tracks in multiple genres. They are sure to have you on the dance floor in no time! 9pm, Jax Niteclub. $5 cover. Fur Eel — This four piece from Regina plays music full of bumping bass and rhythmic funky jazz guitar licks that will make you want to bust a move or two. So if infectious, energetic and engaging performances by talented musicians are your thing, drop by. 10pm, Lydia’s Pub. $5 cover. DJ Big Ayyy & DJ Henchman — Round up your friends ‘cause there’s no better country rock party around! 8pm, Outlaws Country Rock Bar. $5 cover. Wayne Bargen — With fast hands and a great ear, this finger-style acoustic player is sure to please. 8pm, Prairie Ink. No cover. Dueling Pianos — Terry Hoknes, Neil Currie and Brad King belt out classic tunes and audience requests, from Sinatra to Lady Gaga. 10pm,
Staqatto Piano Lounge. No cover until 8pm, $5 thereafter. Kelly Read — Come on down and enjoy this local bluesman as he does his thing. 9pm, Somewhere Else Pub. No cover. Urban Outlaws — This Regina act plays kick-ass country and rock that decidedly doesn’t suck. 9pm, Stan’s Place. No cover. Downchild Blues Band — From Juno Awards to Maple Blues Awards, these guys have won ‘em all. In the business for 40 years, the Downchild Blues Band is one of, if not the, premier blues band in our country. 6pm, TD Mainstage. Tickets $37 early bird (http://saskjazz.com/ downchildbluesband/) or $47 at the gate. Mix Master Mike — Come down and celebrate Canada Day with one of the greatest DJs of all time — Mix Master Mike. Yes, that Mix Master Mike, from the incomparable Beastie Boys. 8pm, Tequila Nightclub. Tickets $14.75, available at www.ticketmaster.ca Wild T & The Spirit — Tony Spring, aka Wild T, is pure hellfire on a guitar. With a technical brilliance that’s nearly unsurpassed, has plays a brand of blues and rock that’ll grab you by the scruff of the neck. 10:30pm, Vangelis Tavern. Tickets $10.
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Saskatoon’s original industry night — Hosted by DJ Sugar Daddy; this
(NEXT WEEK) THE GUTTERDOGS @ LYDIA’S pub — This local quartet takes a
no-nonsense approach to rock and roll. Consisting of Conor Coughlan (vocals/guitar/harmonica), Nick Seaboyer (bass/backing vocals), Anthony Allegretto (guitar/backing vocals) and Brandon Burgess (drums/percussion),
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The Gutterdogs give their audience a high-energy, full-out performance, playing a entertaining, dynamic brand of rock that is sure to capture your attention. They’ll be playing Lydia’s on July 6th; cover is $5 at the door. -Adam Hawboldt. Feedback? Text it to 306-8818372.
Music (COMING UP) VIDEO GAMES LIVE @ TCU PLACE — For all you Vid Kids out there,
this is a show you most definitely do not want to miss. Video Games Live combines top orchestras and choirs, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussionists, video footage and much, much more to bring
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you musical arrangements from all your favourite video games, from Mario to Mega Man, God of War to Ghost Recon. Video Games Live will be at TCU Place on November 1st; tickets are $39.50-$150 (www.tcutickets.ca). -Adam Hawboldt. Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.
crowd favourite has always been known to break the latest and greatest tracks in multiple genres. Drinks & appies 4pm, Béily’s UltraLounge. $4 cover after 9pm; no cover for industry staff. DJ KADE — Saskatoon DJ
lights it up with hot tunes. 8pm, The Hose & Hydrant. No cover.
Mainstage. Tickets $40 early bird (http://saskjazz.com/theroots/) or $50 at the gate.
DJ Questlove — This drummer/DJ/record producer is the drummer/joint frontman for The Roots. He also produces artist such as Jay-Z, Amy Winehouse, John Legend and Erykah Badu. He’ll be jumping behind the decks to get your feet moving after The Roots concert 11:30pm, The Odeon Events Centre. Tickets $15, or $5 with a wristband from the Roots concert.
SUNDAY JAM — The Vangelis Sunday Jam is an institution, offering great tunes from blues to rock and beyond. 7:30pm, Vangelis Tavern. No cover.
Urban Outlaws — This Regina act plays kick-ass country and rock that decidedly doesn’t suck. 9pm, Stan’s Place. No cover. The Roots — This critically acclaimed American septet has two Grammys and a jazzy eclectic approach to hip hop. Oh, and they’re also the inhouse band on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. 6pm, TD
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Metal Mondays — If hard, heavy awesomeness is your thing, swing by, listen to some killer music and get in on some concert giveaways. 9pm, Lydia’s Pub.
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DJ SUGAR DADDY — Able to rock any party, this crowd favourite has always been known to break the latest and greatest tracks in multiple genres. 9:30pm, The Double Deuce. $4 cover. VE R B PR ESE NT S O PE N STAGE — The open stage at Lydia’s has hosted many of Saskatoon’s finest performers, and is a chance for bands, solo artists and even comedians to showcase original material. 9pm, Lydia’s Pub. No cover. Open Mic — Come out to show your talent. 7pm, The Somewhere Else Pub. No cover.
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HUMP WEDNESDAYS — Resident DJ Chris Knorr will be spinning all of your favourite songs and requests, every Wednesday night! Doors at 7pm, DJ takes requests at 9pm, 302 Lounge & Discotheque. No cover until 10pm, $3 thereafter. Take Away Audio — In the mood for an all-out assault on your rock senses? Look no farther than this band. 10pm, Buds on Broadway. Cover $6. The Avenue Recording Company presents Open Mic — Hosted by Chad Reynolds. Sign up and play at this weekly event. 10pm, The Fez
on Broadway. No cover. DJ Kade — Saskatoon DJ lights it up with hot tunes. 8pm, The Hose & Hydrant. No cover. Dr. J ‘Souled Out’ — Dr. J spins hot funk and soul every Wednesday night. Doors 9pm, Lydia’s Pub. No cover. WHINE UP WEDNESDAYS — A night dedicated to promoting the best in reggae, roots, dancehall, African beats, Kwaito & hip hop. Hosted by Scott Turner & DJ Heywood. 10pm, Scratch. $5 cover. Dueling Pianos — Terry Hoknes, Neil Currie and Brad King belt out classic tunes and audience requests, from Sinatra to Lady Gaga. 10pm, Staqatto Piano Lounge. No cover.
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Take Away Audio — In the mood for a all-out assault on your rock senses? Look no farther than this band. 10pm, Buds on Broadway. Cover $6. Throwback Thursdays — Come experience the best in retro funk, soul, reggae and rock provided by Dr. J. 8pm, Earls. No cover. Hip Hop Night — Hosted by Ease, this is a night of live performances, rap battles and DJs, with $150 in prizes to be won. Don’t miss it. 9pm, The Fez on Broadway. No cover DJ Kade — Saskatoon DJ lights it up with hot tunes. 8pm, The Hose & Hydrant. No cover. DJ Sugar Daddy & DJ JMats — Local DJs J-Mats and Sugar Daddy will be rocking the turntables to get you dancing on the dance floor! Every Thursday night will be filled with passion parties, pole dancing, shadow dancers and much more! 8pm, Jax Niteclub. $5 cover, free cover with student ID before 11pm. Want your show listed? Email layout@verbnews.com!
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Pisces (Feb 20–Mar 20)
Sorry to say, dear Virgo, but there may be a few metaphorical knuckleballs coming your way in the next few days. But try not to worry too much — even if you swing and miss, it’s no reason to give up.
If you get the feeling that you simply cannot do something, stop for a moment and remember: you can achieve whatever you put your mind to. Instead of feeling limited this week, dare to dream big.
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Virgo (Aug 23–Sept 22)
A lot of times, dear Aquarius, we get wrapped up in what other people are doing. Not this week, though. Try for the next little bit to focus on you and achieving what you want.
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Aquarius (Jan 20–Feb 19)
Self-improvement, dear Leo: it’s something to think seriously about in the upcoming days. Sure, you’re the centre of attention, but that doesn’t mean you’re perfect. Push yourself to be better.
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Leo (Jul 23–Aug 22)
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Sometimes it’s skill that wins the day, other times it’s smarts. But this week, dear Capricorn, it’s neither. This week, it’s what you have inside that counts. Don’t be afraid to go after your dreams.
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Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19)
Don’t let yourself get bogged down in the past, dear Cancer; instead, keep looking to the future and chasing your dreams. Don’t let the past weigh you down or hold you back.
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Cancer (Jun 21–Jul 22)
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Have faith in yourself and your abilities. Should you find your confidence waning or your doubts growing, remember how amazing you are. Anything you set your mind to, you can achieve.
Michael Jordan may be one of the greatest basketball players, but even he stumbled from time to time. If you get something wrong or experience failure, don’t let it bother you.
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Sagittarius (Nov 23–Dec 21)
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Gemini (May 21–Jun 20)
Your body is a temple, so why not start treating it accordingly? There are myriad of ways you can try to improve, and I’m not talking strictly physical betterment. You’ll be glad that you did.
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Scorpio (Oct 24–Nov 22)
Have you been feeling criticized lately, dear Taurus? If so, don’t let it get you down. Remember: by not giving a damn, you will be able to find peace and happiness.
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Taurus (Apr 20–May 20)
Try to avoid procrastination, dear Libra. Stop putting things off until tomorrow and start chasing your dreams today. Small or big, silly or rational, all of your goals are important.
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Libra (Sept 23–Oct 23)
Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi once quipped that, “Leader’s aren’t born, they are made.” So if you want people to follow your lead, dear Aries, it’s time to start putting in the work.
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Aries (Mar 21–Apr 19)
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